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Though I wasn't the only one. My friend was set for a rare day off. Or part of one. He has been working since seven this morning. It's... 19:33. And? He has to drive mosquito abatement now... or... at sunset, for two to four hours. None of us normies knows how he does it.
The water supply was in. What remained was the drain. A part was ordered, couldn't find it locally. It arrived today. But, while fitting in the drain, we realized one of the water supply lines was in the way. Galvanized, so we replaced it with pex. Had to redo some of the drain line, say ten feet? Plus, put the line from dishwasher through, and a pee trap, and basically another six to ten feet of piping, with the pee trap, a few 45s and 15s (elbows).
Two trips to the hardware stores, one further in town, one closer thankfully. All very good, but a lot of work, for me. More work for him. He had... sort of hoped to have the afternoon off. But... that's... just not his way. Even when he wants time off, he almost can't take it?
As well, we got the old fridge out of the house. Just to the lawn. But that's fine. They will take it in for steel scrap. Bless them for it.
We ate in town, fast food, but... there is no way I could cook more, and I was hungry. As was he. Besides, that's a gift for the work... to both of us. I couldn't do much of the heavy lifting. But I did help, fetch tools, hold flashlights, and such. I was doing good to be standing that long, so... it... was a test.
It is down to 81 now. Probably up to the mid to high 80s, maybe even the low 90s. I just didn't check nearer the zenith. It's 79 up front, and upstairs in the main if probably hotter near where I sleep. And in the mid 70s elsewhere. All the work, the in and out, etc. I think it is warmer. Though, too, I am simply warmer from working. So it feels hotter. As mentioned, yesterday, the mid 70s, even 80 or so up front here, seemed cool to cold.
I can't believe how much has been done. I pay with meals, and steaks. The next time I get a ribeye roast, I'll get him some more chunks. It's... what I'm better for. He doesn't need money? Time is what he could use, though he'd... just find a way to fit in more work. It is how he does. It is why he is getting something from my will, and deal on my house if he can swing it. We'll see.
Brutal. I hurt. I'm hot. I have something to do tomorrow, as well, but it should be an easy project. Then the rest of the day is off. And, if at all possible, I will take a down day tomorrow. Other than one project. Brutal, but... very good. Getting electrolytes and cool water in. Then will get a fatted coffee to help settle dinner.
Oh, wow. Life does hurt, a bit. But... I... like pain. It means I am alive. It also means, when it cools, I should sleep like a baby. Beautiful. I'm telling you.
Not this week. My goal, this week, is to clear the kitchen table, clear the kitchen a bit, sweep and mop the rest of the kitchen, bathroom, and hallways out that way. Then when the dishwasher shoes up, get that installed, leveled, and build a minor case for it, with floor brackets to keep it and the surround in place. Maybe look for a butcherblock counter, or some such.
But, next week, the goal is to get a steam vac rental in, and hit the living room. Though I still need to do a bit more clearing. Not a huge amount, but some. Probably a half day of work. If I get that done in the morning, some day next week, I'll get out and rent the machine, use it through the afternoon, probably twice, then return it before the day is done.
I will need to do that in the master and spare bedroom, but there is too much in there, at the moment. One bit, part, piece, at a time, sometimes. I may even wait until fall to do those. But... spend time, also, in there clearing, straightening, sorting, and tossing. Minor miracles being done. Just that I haven't died, or killed myself in the efforts, is... hmm... strange. But I'll take it.
Have a great day. Stay cool, if you can. Warm if you must? Be well.
Had to make some Phat coffee, from your minor hints (not really) they did feed the notion. I usually read this at the end of my day, no coffee, but day off, so I can do some now. Finished the half-n-half, not as "nutty" as whole cream.
ReplyDelete0545... daughter slinks in the back door (she does it often when she can't find her keys) Guess I can expect more of it now she's been caught in that "slut walk" the initial "fear" of getting caught is over. Over the past couple years she's been pushing it an hour or so at a time. guess we're at the "Sun's coming up, but it ain't cleared the horizon yet!"
Could rant but won't ...my freaking daughter... I was hell on wheels at that age just wish my sons would have inherited that instead of her. Gurrrl Power!
Not happy, not what I wanted to talk about. No, I didn't say anything, just a surprised disapproving fathers stare, she mumbled "morning" then scurried to her room. Coffee is cold.
I was going to caution about you doing too much at once, causing more pain and a possible relapse into forced inactivity. And a slight suggestion to get the cleaner for an easier whole day use rather than a rush afternoon. Examples and past experienced anecdotes... not "feeling" it right now.
Have a Better day.
For good or ill, I haven't seen any of my fruits of my loin grow into... peoples. I'd love to say "do this", or "do that", but I am quite sure... that's not how it works. Easy for an outsider, non-parent, to give advice, especially since we aren't using it. :p
ReplyDeleteI... just offer prayers that... things will work out better than worse. I will say, if she is on the pill? That changes how she things, and who she chooses. It causes them to choose losers, for some reason. I don't know the whole thing, only... that choosing losers is one of the worst side effects... unless she becomes infertile. Bleh.
Well? You may be right, with your advice. I'll have to see what kind of shape I am in. But... very possibly, I'll take your advise. Just... have the room cleared, rest the day, or do other minor things. Then have it so I can pick up the machine perhaps that afternoon, and rent it for a day, taking it back the next afternoon. Hitting the carpet through the day.
I do have those clear rug runners, so I can avoid walking on wet carpets, while it dries. From... the last time I did this. My mother visited, and tried to help. I just couldn't keep up, back then, afterward.
Good luck with life. It's not an easy gig, and we can't make others do or not do. Not even ourselves, always, it seems? Bleh. Do your best, keep trying.
Yes, I love fatted coffee. And, more, with raw whole cream. Is it really better? I think it probably is.